Tuesday, August 26, 2014

I've been super busy here with the end of our summer break and beginning of the school year for me and for my daughter Clara. I wanted to pop in to remind everyone, though, that I will be hosting the end of the August linky for the 2014 Summertime Photography Scavenger Hunt this weekend (I'll put it up to start Friday night, August 29, California time). Please check in with your latest finds. I've really enjoyed seeing what everyone has been up to on instagram and facebook. I apologize for not getting around to my feedly reader to catch up on blog posts, but, as I said, I've been super busy!

Doing what?

Well, helping Clara finish her summer reading for school:

Taking her shopping and then sending her off for her first day of her junior year. She looks very grown up for 16, doesn't she?

We've also been spending time volunteering at Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafeal. It will be our regular Sunday volunteer gig this year.

We're working in the boarding/neo natal kennels. That's Clara doing health checks, which includes cleaning ears and brushing teeth. We also give baths, clean kennels and feed the dogs. We don't work with the puppies, but do get to see them occasionally:

And that's your dose of cute for today!Hope to see you back this weekend for the linky.

16 comments:

she is sure looking grown up! What a cute pup! My cousin's daughter used to work at Guide Dogs for the Blind. A friend in our car club's wife taught at the school for the blind in Fremont and she has two dogs that failed out at training!

Does that mean no more cute kitten pics? Will miss those! Clara looks very grown up indeed. Good luck for her new term. Getting ready for school here too. Not sure I've much to link up at the weekend but I'll give it a go. It's not been a very sucessful month for the hunt!

I'm very envious that you get to volunteer with the guide dogs! It is the charity I donate to in the UK, but the place is miles and miles away so I couldn't volunteer! Good luck to Clara for back to school, she looks great!

Good luck to your daughter. Could you explain what the junior year is? My daughter is 16 and is about to go into sixth form which will be her last two years doing A Levels.Over here Junior school ia age 7- 11 years

Working with the guide dogs must be a very worthy cause and fun as well. I would love to do that but we live in the country and sadly nothing like that available near by.

Think I have all my scavenger hunt list but one which is not really quite right, but I do have the 2 alternative ones so I feel like I have done quite well. Will publish them all at the end of the week.

Wonderful volunteer opportunity! That last picture of the puppy is super cute.

We have been back to school since August 20th, and it already feels "old". My daughter is in her junior year as well, and it involves so much work. She is also volunteering regularly and will start German school every Saturday. It's a bit crazy, but she is very determined.

Clara looks beautiful and ready to embrace her junior year. I have always thought junior year is the toughest but know she will do well. Love your new volunteer gig, has to be rewarding and I am always thrilled to see your animal shots.

Wow Clara is looking gorgeous and very grown up! The puppy dog is totally cute. My daughter wants a dog but she wants a puppy, I've been trying to explain how they don't stay puppies for very long so it's not something she should focus on. But she's only 6 so she still wants a puppy! (She's not going to get any kind of dog for a few years though!) x

Maria "Rinda" Ontiveros

Artist & Blogger

2016 Summertime Scavenger Hunt

The List!

1. A "wild heart" - a naturally occurring heart (like the rock above, but it doesn't have to be a rock)2. A footprint or pawprint3. A skeleton, bone or x-ray4. A book or magazine read during 20165. A porch or deck6. A camper (caravan)7. A family gathering8. A drawing, art project, artistic photograph, scrapbook page, greeting card, or art journal page created by you.9. Someone playing with, in, or around water.10. A bicycle11. Fresh produce12. A window13. The moon14. A buffet of food15. A team logo16. A map showing a trip taken during the time period17. Twins18. A supermarket cart, basket or trolley full of groceries 19. A seasonal cocktail or beverage20. Someone laughing21. A photograph of you with a newspaper or calendar page from the time period covered in the Hunt. Note: you may not use a substitute for this item.Alternatives - if you're having trouble finding any of the above, you may substitute from this list (but you may not substitute for item #21):alternative 1: a lighthousealternative 2: a baby (human or animal)